Cubs acquire Jody Gerut from Cleveland for Jason Dubois

[Roast]

I guess the organization really didnt like dubois too much. Darnit. Now watch him become a star.

[CubsWin]

It doesn't seem like that bad a deal. He's left handed, knows how to take a walk. Not much power for an outfielder, but he seems like a solid pickup for the bench. Given how Dubois was struggling at the major league level, this seems like a decent addition when it comes to depth.

 

Why not keep Grieve? It's almost the same player.

He is two years younger, way more athletic and a much better defender.

[Omar]

:cry: I'll miss Dubois.

[USSoccer]

It's really hard for me to see how Gerut isn't just another incarnation of Hollandsworth.

 

Or Grieve. I don't get this move unless we're moving someone else. Why give up Dubois and send Grieve down to make room for Gerut when you could just keep Dubois in AAA, maybe use him in a bigger deal, and leave Grieve on the 25 man as the 5th OF?

[Jon]

Dubois wasn't going to get any PT with Dusty at the helm, unfortunately. Gerut has experience in the majors and should at least see regular time on this team.

 

I'm guessing Murton gets shipped to AAA after this?

I agree, but that still doesn't explain "why."

 

Well, hopefully Jason can finally get some playing time...

[CubsWin]

Dubois wasn't going to get any PT with Dusty at the helm, unfortunately. Gerut has experience in the majors and should at least see regular time on this team.

 

I'm guessing Murton gets shipped to AAA after this?

Gerut bats lefty. How about a Gerut/Murton platoon?

[Roast]

I really dont understand this.

 

 

Unless this is part of something bigger (ala Jose Hernandez in 03)

 

Plz be dunn.

[CardsFanInChiTown]

Dubois is 2 years younger and has fewer years of service. If i were a cub fan I don't think I'd be happy. Dusty will feel better playing Jody tho..

[rickrolled]

Is something bigger in place? Why would they send down Murton after a 4 hit performance? Could Holly be gone?

[USSoccer]

It doesn't seem like that bad a deal. He's left handed, knows how to take a walk. Not much power for an outfielder, but he seems like a solid pickup for the bench. Given how Dubois was struggling at the major league level, this seems like a decent addition when it comes to depth.

 

Why not keep Grieve? It's almost the same player.

He is two years younger, way more athletic and a much better defender.

 

But it's not like it's a major upgrade between the two. In my opinion, it's not worth giving up a player who's 2 years younger, has ML power, and could be used as part of a larger deal.

 

It seems to me to be a very lateral, unecessary move.

[OleMissCub]

this really doesn't make sense

[Outshined_One]

Wait a second, Jody Gerut's a lefty. How exactly is a guy who posts a .208/.302/.311/.613 line against lefties and a .289/.349/.507/.856 against righties supposed to platoon with Hollandsworth, who plays primarily against righties?

 

I'm confused. Are we trading for a right handed LF next or something?

[rickrolled]

Dubois wasn't going to get any PT with Dusty at the helm, unfortunately. Gerut has experience in the majors and should at least see regular time on this team.

 

I'm guessing Murton gets shipped to AAA after this?

Gerut bats lefty. How about a Gerut/Murton platoon?

 

Why wouldn't they just stick with Hollandsworth in that case though? Is Gerut that much better?

[Roast]

Is something bigger in place?

 

Beat ya too it.

 

I would really hope it is.

 

If not, this isnt that great of a deal, imo.

[USSoccer]

Is something bigger in place? Why would they send down Murton after a 4 hit performance? Could Holly be gone?

 

Who would want him, and for what? Holla would only be attractive to teams looking for an extra bat off the bench.

 

FWIW, I really doubt we send Murton down because of this. Grieve most likely goes down. Why would one platoon Gerut and Hollandsworth?

[FloridaCubbie]

I don't like this move at all. Jody has shown no power this year (a .370 SLG), he's been getting on base at an ok clip (.351), infact his number look a heack of a lot like Hairston's. Except that Hairston as shown more pop this year.

 

Also, If you judge based soley on OPS, Dubois has had the better year thus fa,r due to his massive SLG edge.

Edited July 19, 2005 by FloridaCubbie

[Roast]

 

It seems to me to be a very lateral, unecessary move.

 

agreed.

[Wheelimus]

Well, all in all, it was clear Doobie was never going to get a shot with the team this year, and next year, he either stuck in the bigs or someone was going to claim him when we sent him down. So it's good to get something for him.

 

Gerut is interesting. Here's his minor league stats

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	OBP	SLG	AVG
1999	A-SALEM	133	499	80	144	33	11	11	63	61	65	25	12	.367	.465	.289
2000	AA-CAROLINA	109	362	48	103	32	3	3	57	76	54	18	11	.405	.414	.285
2001	-INJURED	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	--	--	0	0	---	---	---
2002	AAA-BUFFALO	55	183	31	59	7	2	1	21	23	20	3	5	.401	.399	.322
2002	AA-AKRON	65	256	44	72	15	2	9	39	34	30	17	8	.368	.461	.281
2003	AAA-BUFFALO	17	65	13	18	5	0	5	19	11	11	4	0	.377	.585	.277
TOTALS:		379	1365	216	396	92	18	29	199	205	180	67	36	.382	.448	.290

[USSoccer]

this really doesn't make sense

 

Maybe we're trading Hollandsworth for Shingo...

 

just kidding. I agree that it doesn't make sense.

 

Someone page Bruce Miles or Hoops!

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Wait a second, Jody Gerut's a lefty. How exactly is a guy who posts a .208/.302/.311/.613 line against lefties and a .289/.349/.507/.856 against righties supposed to platoon with Hollandsworth, who plays primarily against righties?

 

I'm confused. Are we trading for a right handed LF next or something?

 

Byrnes? A Gerut/Byrnes platoon would be good, yet we would probably overpay for what it would provide.

[USSoccer]

Wait a second, Jody Gerut's a lefty. How exactly is a guy who posts a .208/.302/.311/.613 line against lefties and a .289/.349/.507/.856 against righties supposed to platoon with Hollandsworth, who plays primarily against righties?

 

I'm confused. Are we trading for a right handed LF next or something?

 

Byrnes? A Gerut/Byrnes platoon would be good, yet we would probably overpay for what it would provide.

 

Who would we send Colorado? It would have made more sense to just send Colorado Dubois for Byrnes.

[Outshined_One]

I'm in agreement with everyone on this deal. We already have two left handed LFs on this team in Grieve and Hollandsworth. Gerut can't hit lefties worth a lick, so it's not like he can platoon with Hollandsworth or Grieve. He's not much of an upgrade over either, so platooning him with Murton makes no sense. Toss Adam Greenberg into the equation and you got a head-scratcher.

 

If we're releasing Grieve and using Gerut as a 5th OF, I could kinda see the point of this deal, but giving up Dubois does not make it a worthwhile deal.

 

All right, this only makes sense with a trade. What team would want Ben Grieve, Todd Hollandsworth, or Jody Gerut as a left handed LF?

[WindyCity]

Well on the bright side, if Gerut does hit a ton for the Cubs we can dust off the ole "JODY, JODY" chant. :D

[Jon]

Gerut's defensive stats:

 

CAREER BY POS GP GS INN TC PO A E DP FPCT RF ZR PB SB CS CS% CERA 
Total as LF   55 51 472.2 110 104 3 3 0 .973 2.04 .839 -- -- -- -- -- 
Total as CF   26 23 211.2 55 54 1 0 0 1.000 2.35 .911 -- -- -- -- -- 
Total as RF  202 190 1728.0 419 401 13 5 4 .988 2.16 .859 -- -- -- -- -- 

[Wheelimus]

Always possible Gerut is going to be spun in another deal I suppose...